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== Career == |
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Lopes first started his work as a hobbyist musician working for indie games and [[fan game]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madnani |first=Mikhail |date=2023-06-29 |title=Tee Lopes Interview – The Music of Sonic, Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Soundtracks, and More – TouchArcade |url=https://toucharcade.com/2023/06/29/tee-lopes-interview-sonic-superstars-music-tmnt-streets-of-rage-video-game-soundtracks-and-more/ |access-date=2023-10-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> After being well-known for ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' remixes on [[YouTube]], he went on to compose an HD fan port of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]. After its completion, several of its developers including Tee Lopes created PagodaWest Games, an indie game developer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webster |first=Andrew |date=2017-08-10 |title=Creating the old-school soundtrack of Sonic Mania |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/10/16124862/sonic-mania-soundtrack-tee-lopes-interview |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, him along with the developers of PagodaWest Games partnered with [[Sega]] to develop Sonic Mania, a game that notably featured other well known Sonic fan creators such as [[Christian Whitehead]] and Headcannon.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Gavin |date=2021-12-27 |title=Tee Lopes Talks Sonic, Streets Of Rage, And Making Music On A PS1 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/tee-lopes-talks-sonic-streets-of-rage-and-making-music-on-a-ps1 |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> After ''Mania'', Lopes has become a freelance composer and has continued to compose for video games such as [[Sonic Superstars]], [[Streets of Rage 4]], [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge]], and G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deschamps |first=Marc |date=2023-09-21 |title=Sonic Superstars Reveals Battle Mode Details and New Music |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/sonic-superstars-battle-mode-details-new-music-tee-lopes/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=Comicbook.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=2021-04-08 |title=Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare DLC adds three new playable characters |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/streets-of-rage-4-mr-x-nightmare-dlc-adds-three-new-playable-characters |access-date=2023-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cripe |first=Michael |date=2023-08-31 |title=G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Trailer Reveals Beat 'Em Up Gameplay |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/g-i-joe-wrath-of-cobra-trailer-reveals-beat-em-up-gameplay/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> He has also composed for several web series. |
Lopes first started his work as a hobbyist musician working for indie games and [[fan game]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madnani |first=Mikhail |date=2023-06-29 |title=Tee Lopes Interview – The Music of Sonic, Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Soundtracks, and More – TouchArcade |url=https://toucharcade.com/2023/06/29/tee-lopes-interview-sonic-superstars-music-tmnt-streets-of-rage-video-game-soundtracks-and-more/ |access-date=2023-10-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> After being well-known for ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' remixes on [[YouTube]], he went on to compose an HD fan port of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]. After its completion, several of its developers including Tee Lopes created PagodaWest Games, an indie game developer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webster |first=Andrew |date=2017-08-10 |title=Creating the old-school soundtrack of Sonic Mania |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/10/16124862/sonic-mania-soundtrack-tee-lopes-interview |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, him along with the developers of PagodaWest Games partnered with [[Sega]] to develop Sonic Mania, a game that notably featured other well known Sonic fan creators such as [[Christian Whitehead]] and Headcannon.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Gavin |date=2021-12-27 |title=Tee Lopes Talks Sonic, Streets Of Rage, And Making Music On A PS1 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/tee-lopes-talks-sonic-streets-of-rage-and-making-music-on-a-ps1 |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> After ''Mania'', Lopes has become a freelance composer and has continued to compose for video games such as [[Sonic Superstars]], [[Streets of Rage 4]], [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge]], and G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deschamps |first=Marc |date=2023-09-21 |title=Sonic Superstars Reveals Battle Mode Details and New Music |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/sonic-superstars-battle-mode-details-new-music-tee-lopes/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=Comicbook.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=2021-04-08 |title=Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare DLC adds three new playable characters |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/streets-of-rage-4-mr-x-nightmare-dlc-adds-three-new-playable-characters |access-date=2023-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cripe |first=Michael |date=2023-08-31 |title=G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Trailer Reveals Beat 'Em Up Gameplay |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/g-i-joe-wrath-of-cobra-trailer-reveals-beat-em-up-gameplay/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scullion |first=Chris |date=2023-08-22 |title=Demo released for Berserk Boy, a retro-inspired platformer with music by Sonic Mania’s composer |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/demo-released-for-berserk-boy-a-retro-inspired-platformer-with-music-by-sonic-manias-composer/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=VGC |language=en-GB}}</ref> He has also composed for several web series. |
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Tee Lopes is a Portuguese-American composer primarily for video games. He is best known for his contributions for the Sonic the Hedgehog series beginning with the 2017 video game Sonic Mania. He is a member of PagodaWest Games, a indie video game company.
Career
Lopes first started his work as a hobbyist musician working for indie games and fan games.[1] After being well-known for Sonic the Hedgehog remixes on YouTube, he went on to compose an HD fan port of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. After its completion, several of its developers including Tee Lopes created PagodaWest Games, an indie game developer.[2] In 2017, him along with the developers of PagodaWest Games partnered with Sega to develop Sonic Mania, a game that notably featured other well known Sonic fan creators such as Christian Whitehead and Headcannon.[3] After Mania, Lopes has become a freelance composer and has continued to compose for video games such as Sonic Superstars, Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra.[4][5][6][7] He has also composed for several web series.
Early life
Lopes was born in Portugal in 1987. As a young child, he created music for personal enjoyment with several programs, including Music 2000 for the PlayStation.[3] In 2008, he uploaded his first Sonic the Hedgehog remix to YouTube, which led to his career as a video game composer.
Discography
Soundtracks
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Metal Slug Tactics | Video game |
| 2024 | Berserk Boy | |
| G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra | ||
| 2023 | Sonic Superstars | |
| Sonic Frontiers (free update) | ||
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (downloadable content) | ||
| Scott the Woz (season 6) | Web series | |
| 2022 | Caddicarus | |
| Sonic Origins | Video game | |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge | ||
| Banana Kong 2 | ||
| 2021 | Streets of Rage 4 (downloadable content) | |
| Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony | Orchestra | |
| 2020 | Scott the Woz (season 4) | Web series |
| 2019 | Team Sonic Racing | Video game |
| League of Legends (free update) | ||
| 2018 | Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom | |
| Sonic Mania Adventures | Web series | |
| 2017 | Sonic Mania | Video game |
| 2013 | Major Magnet |
Awards
Tee Lopes has won an award for IGN's People's Choice Vote for Best Original Music award.[8]
References
- ^ Madnani, Mikhail (2023-06-29). "Tee Lopes Interview – The Music of Sonic, Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredder's Revenge, Soundtracks, and More – TouchArcade". Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ Webster, Andrew (2017-08-10). "Creating the old-school soundtrack of Sonic Mania". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ a b Lane, Gavin (2021-12-27). "Tee Lopes Talks Sonic, Streets Of Rage, And Making Music On A PS1". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ Deschamps, Marc (2023-09-21). "Sonic Superstars Reveals Battle Mode Details and New Music". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (2021-04-08). "Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare DLC adds three new playable characters". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Cripe, Michael (2023-08-31). "G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Trailer Reveals Beat 'Em Up Gameplay". The Escapist. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Scullion, Chris (2023-08-22). "Demo released for Berserk Boy, a retro-inspired platformer with music by Sonic Mania's composer". VGC. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "Best Original Music - Best of 2017 Awards Guide". IGN. Retrieved 2023-10-26.